What is the schwa vowel sound in difficult?

The schwa sound in "difficult" is the ə sound in the first syllable, "dif". It's the same sound as the "a" in "about" or the "e" in "the".

Here's how to break down the pronunciation:

* dif-ə-cult

* dif is pronounced with the schwa sound

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